Dave Lifton, who writes for both Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser, is a podcaster and author of several books. A native of New York, he now lives in Chicago, where he's usually staring out at Lake Michigan from his apartment or getting into arguments with Bears fans. Also, he likes Bruce Springsteen and pulled pork sandwiches.
Dave Lifton
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The soundtrack to Cameron Crowe's 1992 movie is being reissued with an extra disc of demos and other songs.
Radiohead, Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2017 Coachella
The lineup for the 2017 Coachella Festival has been released.
Charles Manson Hospitalized
Charles Manson is believed to be seriously ill.
Red Hot Chili Peppers and Patti Smith to Appear in Terrence Malick’s Film, ‘Song to Song’
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UPDATE: CeeLo Green’s Exploding Cell Phone Video Was Staged, Not Real
A video seeming to show a cell phone exploding in the face of CeeLo Green turned out to be just a publicity stunt.
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Scott Weiland Remembered by Wildabouts Bassist Tommy Black
Wildabouts bassist Tommy Black is focusing on the good times he had making music with Scott Weiland.
Winger and Disturbed: Behind This Year’s Surprising Grammy Nominations
Kip Winger and David Draiman of Disturbed spoke about their Grammy nominations.
Nirvana’s ‘Incesticide’ to Get 25th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue
Nirvana's 1992 rarities compilation will be available on vinyl on Jan. 13, 2017.
Jack White’s Third Man Books to Raise Funds for Standing Rock Students
White will display artwork from young protesters and is selling a t-shirt to raise funds for the Defenders of the Water School at Standing Rock.
Nine People Killed in Fire in Oakland Electronic Music Show
A deadly fire swept through an Oakland warehouse during a show by electronic music artist Golden Donna.